What accessibility features are available for Skype?

Assistive features help people with disabilities navigate and control their device as well as get better access to online content.

The following is a list of devices with supported accessibility features available for Skype:

Skype for Windows desktop (Windows 8)

Narrator screen reader enables blind people to use their computer or other device as its purpose is to read text on the screen aloud. Skype for Windows desktop and Skype for Windows 8 may also work well with third-party screen readers such as NVDA (free download) and JAWS.

High-contrast settings benefit low vision users and users with little or no color perception as it makes text easier to read.

Magnifier is a feature intended for low vision users as it enlarges the screen and makes text easier to read and images easier to see.

Skype for Windows desktop (Windows 7)

NVDA screen reader (free download) enables blind people to use their computer or other device. Skype for Windows desktop running Windows 7 operating system may also work well with other third-party screen readers such as JAWS.

Skype for Windows Phone

Skype for Windows Phone uses screen reader in the free Code Factory app once the user’s mobile operator releases the Windows Phone fall upgrade, as well as a screen reader internal to Skype for Windows Phone. The screen readers enable blind people to use their computer or other device.